The 27 hectare vineyard of Le Conseiller is planted to 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. The vineyard has a terroir of clay and limestone soils. On average, the vines are maintained at an impressive, 40 years of age.

For a Bordeaux value wine, Jean Philippe Janoueix does a lot of work to make sure this is the best wine possible from Le Conseiller. To produce the wine Chateau Le Conseiller, the grapes are whole berry fermented a mixture of concrete tanks and stainless steel vats.

During fermentation at Le Conseiller, they pump over 3 times a day. Malolactic fermentation takes place in 50% new, French oak barrels. The wine Chateau Le Conseiller is then aged in 50% new, French oak barrels and new American oak barrels for 9 months prior to the bottling.

Interestingly, Le Conseiller is one of the few Right Bank Bordeaux that import American oak barrels. At Chateau Le Conseiller, for the barrels, Janoueix uses 50% traditional shaped oak barrels and the remaining barrels are the cigar shaped barrels that Janoueix likes.

These expensive oak barrels are in use at his top Right Bank estates in Saint Emilion, Chateau La Confession and in Pomerol at Chateau La Croix St. Georges. Even though there is Cabernet Franc in the vineyards, the wine is often produced using 100% Merlot.

All this effort and expense is clearly seen in the quality of the wine. If you’re seeking a well priced, tasty, Bordeaux Superieur Bordeaux value wine that drink well on release, this is a great choice. It is not for aging. Chateau Le Conseiller is best enjoyed within a few years of release.

When to Drink Chateau Le Conseiller, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Le Conseiller is much better with at least 1-3 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour.

This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Le Conseiller offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 2-6 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Le Conseiller with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Le Conseiller is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Château Le Conseiller (Jean-Philippe Janoueix) Wine Tasting Notes

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2016

Château Le Conseiller (Jean-Philippe Janoueix) (Bordeaux Supérieur)

89

A top example of a Bordeaux value wine, with supple textures, ripe, sweet, dark, cherries, espresso, licorice and just a bit of chocolate in there for good measure. This is meant for early drinking pleasure.

1,934 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2017

From 100% old vine Merlot, the wine is lush, round, forward and approachable, with a plush, chocolate, covered, black cherry, espresso and smoky note, that sticks with you from start to finish. 87-89 Pts

1,579 Views Tasted May 1, 2015

From 100% old vine Merlot, hints of licorice, earth and red fruit poke through the nose. Medium bodied, with light fresh cherries in the finish, this is forward, approachable and a fine value. 85-87 Pts

2,024 Views Tasted May 15, 2015

From 100% Merlot, the wine is filled with tobacco, oak, soft textures and a forward style. The finish displays oak, so it's not for the oak averse. That being said, as long as you drink this young, it's one of the best Bordeax value wines available. 87-89 Pts

2,913 Views Tasted May 1, 2012

2009 Le Conseiller, produced from 100% merlot, opens with dark berries and fennel. This ripe, soft textured wine will offer pleasure early. A top value wine for the vintage, it will sell for about $15 in the states. 88-90 Pts

2,513 Views Tasted Aug 26, 201089

2005

Château Le Conseiller (Jean-Philippe Janoueix) (Bordeaux Supérieur)

85

Drink this sooner than later to grab the last of its remaining sweet, cherry and licorice personality.

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